Although many things have changed since the first version of this missive in the fall of 2017, the threat from identity theft, unfortunately, is not one of them. It is still one of the most pervasive crimes in the U.S. (and the world) today, just like it was back then. And as a reminder, identity theft involves the unauthorized acquisition and use of someone’s personal information, such as social security numbers, credit card numbers, or bank account details, to commit fraud or other crimes. As